Yet for some reason The Boys occupy a neglected position in relation to London's early Punk scene, probably because they weren't clothed by Sex or managed by Malcolm McLaren. Being tagged the "Punk Beatles" couldn't have helped either, and by '81 they called it quits.
Plagued by mishaps, bad timing and plain bad luck they managed to keep smiling and come up with corking, hyper-speed pop classics like "Brickfield Nights" and "Rue Morgue". In short The Boys were a gem of a band and a total inspiration to any Punk band who value tunes over noise.
There are others artists with the same name:
2) Jheryl Busby signed the Abdulsamad Brothers, better known as the Boys, while employed at MCA Records. "The Boys" Khiry (born November 8, 1973), Tajh (born December 10, 1976), Hakim (born March 27, 1975), and Bilal Abdulsamad (born April 17, 1978) started singing in their hometown of Carson, CA, when Bilal was five and Khiry nine. They are best known for their 1988 hit single "Dial My Heart". Today, they live in Gambia on the West Coast of Africa
3) The Boys. Australia (1980), Made "When You're Lonely" 7" a nice new wave/power pop single.
4) The Boys were a Lincoln, Nebraska band power pop group. They put out three singles including "She's All Mine" (1975) and "You Make Me Shake" (1977).
5) The Boys was a powerpop group from Sweden.
6) The Boys is also an all-girl grunge band from Brisbane, Australia. Currently unsigned, they released a self-titled 3-song EP demo (September, 2012).
Bad Day
The Boys Lyrics
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You can't see straight from tunnel vision but try
Please try to understand
An entire life of heartache
Everyone just drags you down you
Gave up gave up, all of your aspirations
I can tell you've hit the bottom
Been there a few times myself
I'm so sorry that you're not sure
That you can trust me for so much more
Remember, the promise that you made me
You'd be strong even if it hurts
I've spent a third of my life, trying to make you see that
It's been 10 years, you're not a monster
I know this won't be easy, to have to say goodbye
But you have to wanna get better
Self-medication, won't ever ease the pain
Will you just take my hand tonight
The Boys' song "Bad Day" speaks about the struggles of staying strong during the darkest moments of one's life. The lyrics describe a sense of isolation from the outside world, where the singer feels trapped in a prison of their own making. There is a sense of restlessness and frustration, with the singer urging the listener to "please try to understand" the depth of their pain.
The song talks about the challenges of living with heartache and the feeling of being pulled down by others. The singer acknowledges their own struggles, having been through similar experiences and encouraging the listener to be strong, even if it hurts. The lyrics suggest that the path to healing may be difficult, but it is important to want to get better.
Overall, the theme of the song is centered around finding hope and strength during times of struggle, and the importance of reaching out for help when needed.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day stuck in this prison
Every day feels like a mundane routine, like being trapped in a prison.
You can't see straight from tunnel vision but try
Your narrow-minded focus is blinding you, but try your best to broaden your perspective.
Please try to understand
I am urging you to try and comprehend my perspective.
An entire life of heartache
Your life has been full of suffering and pain.
Everyone just drags you down you
People around you are constantly bringing you down.
Gave up gave up, all of your aspirations
You have lost all your motivation and dreams.
I can tell you've hit the bottom
You have reached rock bottom.
Been there a few times myself
I can relate to your struggles because I have experienced similar hardships.
Spend another night just crying your eyes out
You are spending yet another night in sorrow and tears.
I'm so sorry that you're not sure
I apologize that you are uncertain and hesitant about trusting me.
That you can trust me for so much more
You can rely on me in so many ways beyond what you might realize.
Remember, the promise that you made me
Recall the commitment you made to me in the past.
You'd be strong even if it hurts
You promised to remain strong despite any pain or discomfort.
I've spent a third of my life, trying to make you see that
I have devoted a significant portion of my existence towards persuading you to understand.
It's been 10 years, you're not a monster
After 10 years of knowing you, I can assure you that you are not a terrible person.
I know this won't be easy, to have to say goodbye
Saying farewell will be difficult and challenging.
But you have to wanna get better
You must possess the desire to improve and change for the better.
Self-medication, won't ever ease the pain
Trying to numb the pain through self-medication will not provide long-term relief.
Will you just take my hand tonight
Would you allow me to support and help you tonight?
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Andrew Mayer, Joseph Harbulak, Rishi Bahl
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